Planning appeal decision
213 Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4EH
Planning appeal 3316432 at 213 Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4EH (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 8 September 2023 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety.
construction of vehicular access and hardstanding for off- street parking in front garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- BR3 4EH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety
What decided it
The inability of vehicles to enter and leave the proposed parking space in forward gear would create a significant highway safety hazard on a busy classified road, contrary to policies 32 and 34 of the Bromley Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 32Policy 34
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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